Research Assistant (OLD! WILL BE REMOVED)

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking a Research Assistant to support information technology and laboratory tasks within the Dean's Office, School of Engineering. The role involves assisting with research activities, maintaining equipment, and recording detailed data.

Paid position at $15 per hour, about 20 scheduled hours, start on 01 August 2025 and end on 14 May 2026; on-campus student employment with I-9 eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Proactive problem solving attitude.
• Willingness to tackle unstructured projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with information technology and laboratory tasks.
• Duties may include use and maintaining laboratory equipment as required for research, keeping detailed records.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Unstructured projects

Job description

Job Title

Research Assistant

Job Description

Provides assistance with information technology and laboratory tasks. Duties may include use and maintaining laboratory equipment as required for research, keeping detailed records.

• Excellent communication skills, a proactive problem solving attitude, a willingness to tackle unstructured projects.
• Must be prompt, courteous.
• Must have background in relevant technology and laboratory practices being used.

Pay rate: $15.00 per hour

Scheduled Hours: 20

Start Date: 08/1/2025

End Date: 05/14/2026

Job Family: Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study

Department: Dean's Office, School of Engineering

Supervisor: Kelsey Hall

About Us

Mercer Student Employment About Us Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.